Opdateret oktober 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 65 værker af James Guthrie i vores katalog
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I galleriets øjne er James Guthries mest berømte maleri To Pastures New (1882). Hindens Datter (1883) og Revd Dr Andrew Gardiner (died 1892) (1888) fuldender trioen, som ethvert øje genkender. Ud af de 65 værker af James Guthrie i vores katalog præsenterer galleriet herunder de 64 mest berømte, hver som et originalværk med årstal, museum og det, der gør det unikt.
The scene unfolds in To Pastures New, an oil on canvas painted by James Guthrie. Completed in 1883, the work captures a quiet moment of movement across the landscape. The artist, who lived from 1859 to 1930, brings a sense of life to this specific rural setting through his careful application of oil pigments.
James Guthrie’s “A Hind’s Daughter”: A Portrait of Rural Tranquility James Guthrie var en skotsk maler kendt for sine portrætter og landskaber, hvor hans stil karakteriseres af brug af kraftige farver og delikate penselstrøg. Denne teknik er tydelig i ”A Hind’s Daughter”, hvor Guthrie forsøgte at fange essensen af det naturlige miljø og menneskelige forhold på en måde, der var både æstetisk tiltalende og psykologisk præcis. Maleriet blev skabt i…
A somber, three-quarter length portrait of an elderly man, rendered with the quiet dignity of the academic tradition. The subject sits turned slightly to his right, his gaze directed toward the viewer's right, emerging from a dark, atmospheric void. Light falls with dramatic intent upon his forehead, weathered skin, and hands, creating a chiaroscuro effect that emphasizes the textures of his white hair and the heavy fabric of his black…
An elderly woman sits in profile, her presence anchored by the weight of an ornate chair. The light enters from the upper left, a soft wash that catches the curve of a cheek and the stillness of hands. She is draped in dark attire, a silhouette of deep blacks and browns that merges with the shadows of the room. The composition is quiet, placing her slightly off-center against a hazy,…
The afternoon air feels heavy and still as a man pauses on the sidewalk, his presence anchored by a sturdy pole. He wears a hat that casts a soft shadow over his features, and a cane rests in his hand, a silent companion to his slow, deliberate pace. At his side, a dog waits with loyal patience, while further off, another canine wanders through the scene. The world around them…
In "A Gallant of the Terror," James Guthrie presents a solitary figure caught in a moment of heavy introspection. This oil on canvas, painted about 1880, focuses on a weary man from the waist up. He sits in a quiet, shadowed space, his presence filling the frame with a sense of profound fatigue. A dark bicorne-style hat rests upon his head, and a blue jacket covers his shoulders, while a…
The portrait titled Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 1836 - 1908. Statesman presents a commanding presence on the canvas. This work, painted about 1908, captures the likeness of the statesman and Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. Born in Glasgow, the subject meets the viewer through the steady gaze of a man who has navigated the highest levels of British politics. The painting emerges from the hand of Sir James Guthrie, a significant…
The Artist's Mother (Anne Orr, Mrs John Guthrie, 1817 - 1896) is a portrait by James Guthrie. The subject is Anne Orr, also known as Mrs John Guthrie. She was the mother of the artist. This intimate study was painted about 1893.
In this intimate bust-length portrait, we encounter the artist himself, captured in a moment of profound introspection. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, his gaze directed toward the viewer's left while his eyes remain fixed forward, creating a sense of psychological depth. There is a certain gravity in his expression, a dignity that comes from a life spent observing the nuances of light and human character. He is dressed in…
Rev. Alexander Whyte, 1836 - 1921. Principal of New College, Edinburgh1900 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Christina Wilson, Mrs Thomas Steven, 1827 - 1913.1903 · Scottish National Gallery
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The Velvet Cloak1907 · Scottish National Gallery
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Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith1920 · National Portrait Gallery
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William Morris Hughes, 1862 - 1952. Prime Minister of Australia. (Study for portrait in Statesman of the Great War)1920 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Sir Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner, 1854 - 1925. Statesman. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War)1921 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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William Ferguson Massey, 1856 - 1925. Prime Minister of New Zealand (Study for portrait in Statesman of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)1921 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, 1863 - 1945. Statesman1920 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Sir Winston Churchill, 1874 - 1965. Statesman1919 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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General Louis Botha, 1863 - 1919. Soldier and statesman. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)1918 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, 1848 - 1930. Statesman. (Study for portrait in Statesman of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)1920 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Sri Ganga Singh Bahadur, the Maharaja of Bikaner, 1880 - 1943. Statesman (Study for portrait in Statesman of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)1920 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon1927 · National Portrait Gallery
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Some statesmen of the Great War1927 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Edward Patrick Morris, 1st Baron Morris, 1859 - 1935. Prime Minister of Newfoundland. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War)1924 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Henry Herbert Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, 1852 - 1928. Statesman1923
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Andrew Bonar Law, 1858 - 1923. Statesman (study for portrait in Statesmen of World War I, 1914 - 1918, in the National Portrait Gallery, London)1924 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Edward Grey, Viscount Grey of Fallodon, 1862 - 1933. Statesman. (Study for portrait in Statesman of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)1924 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Sir Eric Campbell Geddes, 1875 - 1931. Statesman. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War)1924 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Sir Joseph Cook, 1860 - 1947. Prime Minister of Australia. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War)1924 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Sir Robert Laird Borden, 1854 - 1937. Prime Minister of Canada. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)1924 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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George Nicoll Barnes, 1859 - 1940. Statesman. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)1924 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Schoolmates1884 · Museum voor Schone Kunsten
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The Shepherd Boy1883 · Scottish National Gallery
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In a Monastery Garden1884 · Scottish National Gallery
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Paid-Off1881
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The Cottage on the Hill1881
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Hard at It1883 · Kelvingrove Kunstgalleri og Museum
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The Pedlar1881
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Field Work in the Lothians1883
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Gypsy Fires are Burning for Daylight's Past and Gone1881 · The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
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Poppleton, The Artist at Work1882 · The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
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Miss Helen Sowerby1882 · National Gallery of Scotland
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The Camp in the Woods1880
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A Funeral Service in the Highlands1881 · Kelvingrove Kunstgalleri og Museum
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Street in Oban, Night1890 · Yale Center for British Art
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The Tennis Racket1890
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Candlelight1890
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Maggie Hamilton1892 · Kelvingrove Kunstgalleri og Museum
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The Ropewalk1888
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Tennis1890
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The Stonebreaker1886
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Oban1893 · Scottish National Gallery
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Oban1893 · Scottish National Gallery
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Errol Guthrie
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Pastoral1887 · National Gallery of Scotland
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Pastureland1890 · Kelvingrove Kunstgalleri og Museum
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Firelight Reflections1890
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Old Willie, A Village Worthy1886 · Kelvingrove Kunstgalleri og Museum
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In the Orchard1885 · Kelvingrove Kunstgalleri og Museum
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Midsummer1890
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The Morning Walk
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St. Mary's Isle, Kirkcudbright
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Statesmen of World War I1930 · National Portrait Gallery
#3 Revd Dr Andrew Gardiner (died 1892)
#4 Mrs Craig Sellar of Ardtornish (1844 - 1929)
#7 Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 1836 - 1908. Statesman
#8 The Artist's Mother (Anne Orr, Mrs John Guthrie, 1817 - 1896)
#9 Sir James Guthrie, 1859 - 1930. Artist and President of the Royal Scottish Academy (Self-portrait)
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af James Guthrie | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Scottish National Portrait Gallery |
Edinburgh | 19 | Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 1836 - 1908. Statesman, Sir James Guthrie, 1859 - 1930. Artist and President of the Royal Scottish Academy (Self-portrait), Rev. Alexander Whyte, 1836 - 1921. Principal of New College, Edinburgh |
 Scottish National Gallery |
Edinburgh | 10 | Revd Dr Andrew Gardiner (died 1892), Mrs Craig Sellar of Ardtornish (1844 - 1929), A Gallant of the Terror |
 Kelvingrove Kunstgalleri og Museum |
Glasgow | 6 | Hard at It, A Funeral Service in the Highlands, Maggie Hamilton |
 National Gallery of Scotland |
Edinburgh | 3 | Hindens Datter, Miss Helen Sowerby, Pastoral |
 National Portrait Gallery |
London | 3 | Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, Statesmen of World War I |
 The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery |
Glasgow | 2 | Gypsy Fires are Burning for Daylight's Past and Gone, Poppleton, The Artist at Work |
 Museum voor Schone Kunsten |
Gent | 1 | Schoolmates |
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 1 | Street in Oban, Night |
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The scene unfolds in To Pastures New, an oil on canvas painted by James Guthrie. Completed in 1883, the work captures a quiet moment of movement across the landscape. The artist, who lived from 1859 to 1930, brings a sense of life to this specific rural setting through his careful application of oil pigments.
The Artist's Mother (Anne Orr, Mrs John Guthrie, 1817 - 1896) is a portrait by James Guthrie. The subject is Anne Orr, also known as Mrs John Guthrie. She was the mother of the artist. This intimate study was painted about 1893.
The portrait titled Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 1836 - 1908. Statesman presents a commanding presence on the canvas. This work, painted about 1908, captures the likeness of the statesman and Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. Born in Glasgow, the subject meets the viewer through the steady gaze of a man who has navigated the highest levels of British politics. The painting emerges from the hand of Sir James Guthrie, a significant…
An elderly woman sits in profile, her presence anchored by the weight of an ornate chair. The light enters from the upper left, a soft wash that catches the curve of a cheek and the stillness of hands. She is draped in dark attire, a silhouette of deep blacks and browns that merges with the shadows of the room. The composition is quiet, placing her slightly off-center against a hazy,…
Statesmen of World War I is an oil on canvas painting by Sir James Guthrie. Completed in 1930, the work arrived at a significant moment in the artist's life. This large-scale composition was commissioned by the South African financier Sir Abraham Bailey. It was intended to commemorate the various politicians and statesmen of Britain and its Dominions who held office during the First World War.
To Pastures New (1882). Derefter følger Hindens Datter (1883) og Revd Dr Andrew Gardiner (died 1892) (1888).
23 år gammel: To Pastures New er fra 1882, og James Guthrie blev født i 1859.
To Pastures New, Hindens Datter, Revd Dr Andrew Gardiner (died 1892), Mrs Craig Sellar of Ardtornish (1844 - 1929), Crowland, A Gallant of the Terror, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 1836 - 1908. Statesman, The Artist's Mother (Anne Orr, Mrs John Guthrie, 1817 - 1896), Sir James Guthrie, 1859 - 1930. Artist and President of the Royal Scottish Academy (Self-portrait) og The Wash. Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Vores katalog indeholder 65 værker af James Guthrie, dateret fra 1880 til 1930.
Primært i Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Edinburgh), Scottish National Gallery (Edinburgh) og Kelvingrove Kunstgalleri og Museum (Glasgow). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I 1880s: 24 af de 64 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder To Pastures New.
På denne side er det tidligste A Gallant of the Terror (1880) og det seneste Statesmen of World War I (1930).
Man (6), Woman (3) og Rural scene (3), fordelt på de 64 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, for 13 af de 64 værker på denne side.
Impressionist landscape painting, baseret på originalerne på denne side.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 1836 - 1908. Statesman, Sir James Guthrie, 1859 - 1930. Artist and President of the Royal Scottish Academy (Self-portrait) og Rev. Alexander Whyte, 1836 - 1921. Principal of New College, Edinburgh: Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh har 19 af værkerne på denne side.
Født i Greenock, Storbritannien, trådte Sir James Guthrie frem som en skelsættende skikkelse i det sene nittende århundredes kunstlandskab. Selvom han indledningsvis påbegyndte en juridisk karriere ved universitetet i Glasgow, viste lærredets kald sig at være uimodståeligt, hvilket førte til, at han i 1877 opgav sine studier for at forfølge malerkunsten. I modsætning til mange af sine samtidige, der søgte forfinelse i Paris' atelierer, fulgte Guthrie en mere ensom og selvlært vej. Selvom han modtog kortvarig vejledning fra skikkelser som James Drummond i Glasgow og John Pettie i London, blev hans kunstneriske identitet formet gennem en dyb, personlig forbindelse til naturen og værkerne fra de franske realister.
Hans udvikling blev gennemgribende præget af indflydelsen fra Jules Bastien-Lepage, hvis tilgang til realismen lagde grundstenen for Guthries egen mesterlige beherskelse af atmosfære og lys. Denne forbindelse hjalp ham med at blive et fremtrædende medlem af Glasgow Boys, en gruppe kendt for at sprænge rammerne for traditionelt skotsk maleri. Hans arbejde bevægede sig ofte ud over ren dokumentation; i stedet søgte han at indfange de flygtige fornemmelser af lys og luft gennem løse penselstrøg og en levende, men ofte dæmpet, farvepalette. Uanset om han skildrede det landlige livs stille værdighed eller portrættets intime detaljer, besad Guthrie en sjælden evne til at overføre en scenes emotionelle tyngde til lærredet.
Guthries samlede værker fejres for deres evokative kraft, især hans evne til at gennemstrømme landskaber med en følelse af dyb ro. I værker som Pastureland demonstrerer han en symfonisk kontrol over lys og skygge, hvilket skaber en omsluttende oplevelse af det skotske højland. Hans teknik omfavnede ofte elementer fra impressionismen, hvor stemning og sansning blev prioriteret over stiv, akademisk præcision. Dette ses tydeligt i hans brug af teksturer – kvægets bløde pels, markens svajende græs eller en sommerdags disede luminans – alt sammen gengivet med en følsomhed, der taler til naturens egne rytmer.
Hans landskaber var ofte inspireret af de skotske grænseområder, specifikt steder som Cockburnspath, hvor han tilbragte store dele af sit liv. Disse omgivelser dannede rammen om nogle af hans mest varige bedrifter, herunder:
Gennem hele sin karriere opnåede Guthrie betydelig institutionel anerkendelse, hvilket afspejlede hans vigtighed for den britiske kunstscene. Hans vej gennem Royal Scottish Academy førte til, at han blev valgt som korrespondent i 1888 og fuldgyldigt medlem i 1892, for til sidst at efterfølge Sir George Reid som præsident for akademiet. Denne professionelle prestige blev ledsaget af personlige æresbevisninger, herunder adelsværdigheden i 1903 for hans enorme bidrag til kunsten.
Udover hans landskaber og portrætter er Guthries historiske betydning cementeret af hans evne til at indfange en æras ånd. Hans senere år bød på monumentale opgaver, såsom det storslåede gruppeportræt Statesmen of World War I, færdiggjort i 1930. Dette værk, der skildrer sytten politikere og statsmænd, står som et vidnesbyrd om hans evne til at håndtere komplekse kompositioner og historisk tyngde. I dag huskes Guthrie ikke blot som en maler af skotsk realisme, men som en kunstner, der kunne indfange selve essensen af fred, lys og den evige skønhed i den naturlige verden.
